Willunga South at a glance
Median house
$1,400,000
Median unit
$274,320
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
470
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Willunga South.
The postcode for Willunga South is 5172 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
The median house price in Willunga South is $1,400,000.
Willunga South (5172) sits in the Yankalilla region of South Australia. The median house here is $1,400,000, well above the South Australia median of around $720K.
Willunga South has roughly 470 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Willunga South scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Willunga South's population at 470, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (97% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
470
Median age
48
Family households
88%
Lone person
11%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,400,000 on a typical sale, well above the South Australia median. Units come in around $274,320, roughly 80% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $280,000. Prices sit well above the South Australia median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,400,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
Sales data as of July 2026· sales-sa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$500/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
97%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
$1,400,000
$274,320
470
Median age: 48
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-sa
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 1.86% (median rent $500/wk against a $1,400,000 price tag). Units yield 5.21% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (8%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20261.86%
Based on $1,400,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 20265.21%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202697%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: data.sa.gov.au · July 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
5
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Willunga South.
Local schools for Willunga South
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Willunga Primary School
Willunga High School
Aldinga Payinthi College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Willunga South.
- What is the median house price in Willunga South?
- The median house price in Willunga South, SA 5172 is $1,400,000. The median unit price is $274,320.
- What is the Willunga South postcode?
- Willunga South is in the 5172 postcode, in SA, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- Where is Willunga South?
- Willunga South is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5172. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the District Council of Yankalilla region.
- What is the average rent in Willunga South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $500, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Willunga South?
- There are 8 schools serving Willunga South on this page, including Willunga Primary School, Willunga Waldorf School, Willunga High School.
- How walkable is Willunga South?
- Willunga South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Willunga South?
- Willunga South is close to Willunga, Kuitpo, Willunga Hill, Whites Valley, Pages Flat.
- What is the population of Willunga South?
- The population of Willunga South is approximately 470 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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